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This Amazing Island Is the Mediterranean's Largest of All

Let's take a look at the top 10 places to visit in Sicily: Click the red play button to watch a video pertaining to each destination, and click on the images to enlarge them. 10.

This Amazing Island Is the Mediterranean's Largest of All

Let's take a look at the top 10 places to visit in Sicily: Click the red play button to watch a video pertaining to each destination, and click on the images to enlarge them. 10.

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What is the Story Behind the Scilian Mafia?

From its emergence in 19th-century Sicily, this criminal organization has woven a complex web of influence and power. Learn about its early days, how it structured itself, and the methods it used to control and protect its interests.

How to Have the Perfect Sicilian Trip!

If you can’t devote 10 full days to Sicily, you can choose your favorite destinations from the itinerary and plan your trip around them. You’ll probably want to return to Sicily once again to make up for what you missed...

Italy Really is the Land of Magnificent Gardens!

Giardino della Kolymbetra (Valley of the Temples, Sicily) The gardens of Kolymbetra, located in Sicily’s Valle dei Templi, dates back to ancient times. Even the great Virgil was a fan of this gorgeous valley. For hundreds of years, though, the area was neglected and left to choke with weeds.

Take a Bite Out of Italy With Our Foodie's Travel Guide

SICILY It would not be a hyperbole to say that Sicily is an entirely different country.

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Going Up or Down, These Stairs are Just as Gorgeous

Morlaix, France Targu Mures, Romania Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Sicily, Italy Valparaiso, Chile Liège, Belgium Source Berlin, Germany Source Tokyo, Japan London, England Seoul, South Korea Source San Francisco, U.S.A. San Francisco, U.S.A.

Visit 11 Stunning Locations in Malta With an Interactive Map

INTERACTIVE: Visit 11 Stunning Locations in MALTA!

Malta is a tiny island located just south of Sicily. It is so small, you can walk from one side to the other in under 10 hours!

15 Tranquil Locations That Soothe the Heart

Nature's Canvas: 15 Awe-Inspiring Outdoor Spaces

Sicily, Italy 10. Kyoto, Japan 11. Italy's landscapes are so serene Related: Italy Really is the Land of Magnificent Gardens! 12. Hungarian Hobbit Village 13. The beautiful aisles of Greece 14. Portal to a different world! (Somewhere in Japan) 15.

12 Jaw-Dropping Comparison Photos That Will Surprise You!

"Greek Amphitheater in Sicily, with my mom (5’8”) on stage." 9. Mars rovers compared to the size of a human. Related Article: 17 Comparison Photos That Reveal the True Scale of Things 10. The size of a Bald Eagle's nest. 11.

16 Photos That Are Too Unique to Overlook

Giarre, Sicily after the recent eruption of Mount Etna Related: These Images Will Remind You How Awesome Our World Is 11. Pacific Northwest Redwood Tree 12.

When It Comes to Donkeys, Smaller is Definitely Cuter

Adorable Miniature Donkeys Are Here to Make Your Day!

In their native Sicily and Sardinia, they are not considered miniature. Source Miniature donkeys are both loyal and affectionate with humans and other animals. They have lovely natures: they’re kind, lovable and docile and because of this they are often kept as pets.

15 Stunning Travel Photographer Competition Photos

A Skilled Photographer Can Turn Our Planet into Paradise!

'Solidified Lava vs Forest' in Etna, Sicily 6. 'Buff Tailed Coronet' in Ecuador 7. 'Surveying From a Mountain Stage' in Olympic Wilderness, Washington, USA 8. 'Lunch Time' in Salābōnā, Red Sea State, Sudan 9. 'Southern California Squid Sunset' in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia 10.

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How Different Families Around the World Eat...

The Blender from Bargteheide, Germany (4 people) Weekly food costs: US $500.07 Jarvis family from North Carolina, USA (4 people) Weekly food costs: US $341.98 The Aokita from Kodirah, Japan Weekly food costs: US $317.25 Manzo family of Sicily, Italy (5 persons) Weekly food costs: US $260.11 The Hagans

These Images Will Remind You How Awesome Our World Is

20 Fascinating and Beautiful Moments Caught on Camera

Mount Etna's eruption lighting up the sky in Sicily, 2021 18. Yves Adams, a Belgian photographer, managed to take a picture of a rare yellow penguin. 19. Adobe sculptures of Incan gods in Cusco, Peru 20. This is what happens when you grow a pumpkin in a plastic mold.

7 Spooky Crypts That Are Open to the Public

Creepy Yet Majestic: Underground Burial Sites

In Palermo in Sicily, the Franciscan monks of the Capuchin order were responsible for carving out highly unusual catacombs. They include whole mummified corpses laid out flat or even placed into poses.

15 Cities You Must Visit to Get a Taste of Ancient History

These 15 Ancient Cities Found Worldwide Are Still Standing

Palermo, Italy (By trolvag, Wikimedia Commons ) Palermo is a city found in the northwest regions of Sicily, beside the Tyrrhenian Sea. This city, which is nearly 3,000 years old, is the capital city of Sicily and was founded by Phoenician traders in 734 BC.

Tour 20 of the World's Finest Wine Regions Right Now

Sicily (Italy) source It's not just Marsala that can be found here, recently the wine Nero d'Avola has been making great waves. Sicily is such a splendid island that it will be hard to pick where to go to, because wherever you stop you're sure to be nearby some magnificent vineyards.

20 Beautiful Photographs of the Welsh Coast

Here's Why You Should Visit Wales at Least Once

Watwick Bay, Pembrokeshire source Some of the views are so spectacular you might think you're in Greece or Sicily. 6. Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire source The land and its coasts are host to such fascinating wildlife. 7. St.

If These Stunning Flowers Don't Amaze You, Nothing Will!

These flowers are native to Sicily (Italy), where they have been cultivated for the last four centuries. This ornamental pea species go by the botanical name Lathyrus odoratus , and are mostly available in red, pink, purple or white. [related_articles] 2.

The Siena International Photo Awards Winners

View the Winning Photographs From the Siena Photo Awards

Remarkable Award, Open Color Category: Sprinkle Net Location unknown. 1st Place, Nature Category: The Power of Nature Sicily's Mount Etna spews magma, ash and gas several miles into the air during an eruption in December 2015.

Take a Stroll Through These Picturesque Italian Villages!

Castelmola This small village in Sicily overlooks Taormina, a popular tourist destination that draws in many. Castelmola is best known for its spectacular views, more so than its neighboring village Taormina.